THE HIRAMATSU Hotel
Nakagyo, Kyoto
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Vibe
Restored kyo-machiya timber joinery meets bespoke Danish furniture, opening onto quiet tsuboniwa courtyard gardens tucked deep within the historic townhouse.
“Restored machiya showpiece”
Faithfully restored historic kyo-machiya showcasing centuries-old timber joinery and traditional Japanese architectural techniques.
Intimate twenty-nine-room auberge service paired with personalized multicourse dining and dedicated kaiseki hospitality.
Restored dark timber beams meet bespoke Danish seating, Edo-style wallpaper, and tranquil tsuboniwa courtyard gardens.
In Nakagyo near Karasuma Oike Station and Nishiki Market
Rooms
Dark timber beams frame Edo-style wallpaper and lead accent walls, with select rooms opening directly onto private pocket gardens.
Backstory
Master craftsmen restored the historic kyo-machiya townhouse structure, preserving centuries-old timber joinery and traditional Japanese architectural techniques for its 2020 debut.
Eat & drink
True to the brand's culinary heritage, guests dine on multicourse kaiseki meals with views across the main central garden.
The neighborhood
Set in central Nakagyo, the quiet street sits moments from Nishiki Market, with Nijō Castle and the Kyoto Imperial Palace nearby.
“Just a short trip from Nijō Castle and the Imperial Palace, THE HIRAMATSU Kyoto embodies the city's sense of living tradition in every detail.”
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